Starting chemo Sept 05

Im so very sorry Michelle



Words fail me.....

Maxine

Michelle, Calico and Lynne,

My thoughts are with you. So hard to have others going through this. Wouldn't you think it is enough that we were 'hit?' That should be enough.

I feel the same way when I see how active the September 2006 thread is. I often think that I should have been the last one. But each day, families are given the news that changes them forever.

Thinking of you all...

*susan*

Liezel – Oh you must be so drained playing the waiting game – but fantastic news.

Calico – we can deal with our own problems, but our kids – I am thinking of your family so much and of course extra strong healing vibes are being sent over for now, 11 october and beyond. I have to ask the question “why do some people get more than their fair share???”

Oh Michelle – I am so sorry, please give your sister and big hug from me in the UK. When I went for Herceptin on Wednesday I was met with the news that one of the three breast care nurses has been diagnosed – we have to keep hoping, looking and supporting the search for the cure.

Gregory and family – you have a special thought from me here in the UK.

I am going away with my friend at the weekend – nothing too strenuous as she has her last radiotherapy treatment on Monday. We are taking a mutual friend with us too, to say thank you for her support to both of us. We are going to a place called Ashbourne (about 1½ hrs away from me) and will be going to a place called Chatsworth house.

I have got through the first week of the academic year (for adults) at the college I work at. My full-time group seem like a nice (if lively) group, however I have found it soooo hard, dissolving in tears once home some days – and I am only supposed to be part-time – I am sooooo glad I took the Doctor’s advice not to try full-time for a while. I am still struggling with a little depression, but of course not admitting it (especially at work).

The very best of wishes to you all.

Sandra from the UK

Michelle- Prayers for your sister. I know you will be a wonderfull support for her. Send her to these boards I know I couldn't have made it with out them.

(((hugs))) for you all.

I think Michelle lives in the area of Sydney (camden?) that was affected by Bush fires yesterday. Several homes lost...I hope she is O.K and we hear from her soon.

calico - I would wish this on myself a million times before my childern. We are praying for you. Just look what our prayers did for Leanne!...lol

Best wishes to all
Nicole

Thank you Ladies,
we appreciate the prayers very much.

Sandra, hope you had a nice weekend.

Peggy,
pictures??? I could use a cut but have no idea how...

God Bless you all

Dearest Michelle,

So sorry to hear about your sister, and I hope you were not affected by the fires. Thinking of you all....

Hang in there Calico. I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through. I can only put myself in your situation, and it terrifies me. Thinking of you and Gina...

Lynne, thinking of you as well....

I am well, just a bit busy. Going to have my hair colored today.... Yeah!!!!

Love to all!

Marg,
congrats on the weight loss. Wow!!!!

I chose silicone, because of the feel and look from what I heard. I was suppose to have my surgery today but postponed it until Gina is fit again. I waited that long, what's

another season?

Liezel,
pictures please

Thank you all for your prayers, Gina's blood donation for herself yesterday was uneventful.
Her platelets are higher than normal, what is that suppose to mean? I read "certain malignancies" but could not really pinpoint anything on google.

I want her bone marrow examined since they take that anyway to repair the other side.....I feel like I am in a dream, somebody wake me please....

God bless all the wonderful people at breastcancer.org

With much love and appreciation

Calico

Hi all

Just a quick one to say that I am thinking of your sister Michelle and also your daughter Calico- Please keep us posted on everything.

Will write more later just wanted to check in and let you know I am back.

Love
Leanne
xoxxo

Greetings everyone, I've been trying to keep up on postings...but just haven't had time to write...

Liezel...I'm so glad you had good news...keep up the positive thoughts

Calico...I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter's pain. It must be so hard for both of you...I know dealing with children's illnesses and problems is often harder than dealing with my own!

Michelle...I'm sorry to hear about your sister...at least she has you to lean on, which is a blessing. We've been through so much that it helps when we can lend a hand to someone else.

Marg and Sandra...congrats!!! Wow! I need so much to get this weight off...I get so stressed with demands at work, dealing with my divorce issues, trying to get my farm fixed up...I get so overwhelmed that I too turn to food. I need to get 'back on the wagon' and face this battle head on!!! I don't want my cancer to come back in any way or form. Last night I had shooting pains in my left breast...similar to what I had felt in my right breast several months before we found out I had cancer. While it is probably nothing, I'm afraid to ignore it. I just had an MRI in April and everything was good...would it be possible that I have a new tumor growing??? If the pains continue through this weekend, I'm calling my onc.

My prayers and thoughts are with all of you....Janet

Peg, I loved what your Onc said to you. Good luck with the walk, I shall be thinking of you. I am hoping to train for a 3 mile walk – decided not to run ;-) Just need to check everything with Oncologist on Tuesday – I have 14 questions for her so far! Thank you also for the postcard, which is now on my wall next to your piccie.

Linda – I love being back in the classroom with my learners but all the politics etc etc (yuk). Still find I am running my current life round getting plenty of sleep to cope with work demands though.

Janet – how’s the farm coming along? My sister-in-law is a counsellor and she is well into equine therapy – seems a lot of hard work with the horses though but I can see how they can benefit therapy on occasions. I told my sister-in-law all about you and your farm plans – she was well impressed.

Big hug to Gina (and mum).

I have just come back from a weekend in the country with my 2 of my pals. My friend has suffered with radiotherapy and her broken skin in painful, she was also very tired – she did very well – I could relate to how she was feeling so knew what to suggest when so she didn’t overdo it and still enjoy the weekend.

Speak soon – hugs to one and all.

Sandra from the UK

Hello My sisters. I just returned from a week of services for my father-in law who passed away on Rosh Hashanan. He kept saying he was going when the bell rang & we all wonder if he didn't mean the sound of the Shofar which is blown to signify the new year.The bible also calls Rosh Hashana the feast of the trumpets. He passed very peacefully and that was all I prayed for. He was surrounded by his loved ones & actually had a heart attack in his sleep. It was a very emotional time, my FIL was a minister that started many churches here in the US, in Puerto Rico & in Santo Domingo. We all flew out to Puerto Rico because that is where he wanted to be buried. I am very lucky to have this amazing extended family & the trip, although very sad, was a real celebration of a life well lived. My daughters got to hear so many wonderful stories and learned more about their grandpa than they ever knew. I thank all of you for your thoughts & prayers, you are all such a wonderful support group & I send love to you all.

October here again, bringing with it all the PINK of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Sydney Opera House is lit in pink , the pink ribbons are on sale, the multitude of businesses, [from bottled water, tomato sauce, hair styling equipment, deoderants, t shirts, caps, arm bands, kitchen appliances(!), mens ties, etc etc to pink light globes] have the pink ribbon on their products and on and on it goes.

It can be a bit much, but if it makes even one more woman aware and vigilant, if it helps even one more woman get an early diagnosis and therefore saves her life, then GREAT! I'm all for it!

And so I'm selling pink ribbon merchandise (pins and arm bands) and hosting a Girls Night In to raise money for research. (A Girls Night In is where I invite friends around for the evening, and whatever money they would have spent on a night out, they donate to research. I don't know how it will go, but it is worth a try.)

So I hope you all are feeling in the pink !
It is a rollercoaster of a ride, girls!

Love to one and all

Michelle

Sandra,
How exciting to go to an audition. I would be “speechless” for once
Your friend might benefit from Vit. C crème, I got it at the PS office and it helped a lot with radiation.
It is called Bioesse and is available for purchase through doctors offices.

Lynne,
My condolences to the passing of your father in law.
Having be able to give him such a nice farewell must have been comforting for the family.

Michelle,
You go girl and remind them of Breast cancer awareness month.
We have a lot of specials for those who can’t afford mammograms. I am trying to reach a friend who hasn’t had on in “forever”, she is 65.

Janet,
This is an awesome project you are doing. I wish I could visit.
I always wanted a horse.

Liezel,
Wow, you are bussy.
It is rewarding to see the kids, isn’t it? I used to help in school, seems like a long time ago. Need to go back into it.

We are going for a second opinion with Gina today, just to have all bases covered.
She is getting “excited” about the surgery.
I keep telling her she needs to get past ninety counting backwards when she gets anesthesia….a little competitive thinking to keep good thoughts…..
I have had a headache for two weeks already, I hope it is the stress….

I appreciate all your good thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Janet-
Quote:
As this will be set up as not-for-profit and I will be volunteering my time, I will need to get my for-profit riding facility open first....and I have a lot to do to get that ready--especially since this is a side-line to my 'real' job!

Your project sounds great. Big dreams can come true, and you are putting in so much effort, I am sure it will be successful. I am sorry to read that things are a bit strained with your son and ex- and the water system. but you are through the BC battle, and you will get through this. Swing high under the walnut tree!!

(Janet – a little while ago you spoke of pain in your breast, and you were going to get it checked? What was the outcome?I am assuming it was OK?)

Peggy-
How beautiful you look! Your hair looks a gorgeous colour and style, you look (and sound) happy (which is the most important thing), you are working and walking in a big way AND the blouse is beautiful. Thanks for the updated picture.

Lynne –
Thank you for sharing about your father-in-law Gregory. You obviously have a great love and respect for this man. I am glad that the extended family is such a support for one another.
Quote: "I am very lucky to have this amazing extended family & the trip, although very sad, was a real celebration of a life well lived. My daughters got to hear so many wonderful stories and learned more about their grandpa than they ever knew."

He will live on through the wonderful memories through the generations.


Liezel –
you seem so busy! Isn’t it great that we are able to be busy? And I know it is your job, but obviously it is more than a job, to be able to put so much into the community and see the positive impact you are having on the lives of those children. Much more benefit than simply maths!

Calico –
praying that the headache goes! You are obviously an inspiration to your daughter Gina following your battle, and she is taking her lead from you. You are a strong woman, and you and she will get through this ordeal. {{{hugs}}} to you both.

Sandra –
We get ‘What Not to Wear’ here – I really like it. I don’t know how far we are behind ‘Down Under’ so I’ll keep my eyes peeled! It seems from your reports though, you don’t look the same now?
Also, what a great support you are to ladies around you.


well, sorry about the long post.
Hi to Leanne, Marg, Lynell, Susan and all else.
{{{HUGS}}} for EVERYONE